Arlo Ultra 2 vs Google Nest Cam Floodlight

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Google sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Google Nest Cam Floodlight is the safer pick. What pushes it ahead is rating, storage, and alerts, and customizable motion zones keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Arlo Ultra 2 can still be the right pick, but only if price, 2k video, and 4k video outweighs the wider strengths of Google Nest Cam Floodlight. In practical terms, Google Nest Cam Floodlight is the easier product to recommend.

Arlo

Arlo Ultra 2

42% OFF

$299.99

$174.27

BUY NOW

Winner

Google

Google Nest Cam Floodlight

29% OFF

$279.99

$199.99

BUY NOW

Feature	Arlo Ultra 2	Google Nest Cam Floodlight	Winner
Price	$174.27	$199.99	Arlo Ultra 2
Rating	3.8	4.3	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
Storage	Cloud	Internal, Cloud	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Ultra 2
4K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Ultra 2
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	YES	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
Light	Spotlight	Floodlight	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	YES	YES	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Ultra 2

42% OFF

$299.99

$174.27

BUY NOW

+ Price: $174.27
+ 2K Video: YES
+ 4K Video: YES
- Rating: 3.8 vs 4.3
- Storage: Cloud vs Internal, Cloud

Winner

Google

Google Nest Cam Floodlight

29% OFF

$279.99

$199.99

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.3
+ Storage: Internal, Cloud
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Price: $199.99 vs $174.27
- 2K Video: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Ultra 2 or Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Google Nest Cam Floodlight has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, storage, and alerts.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Ultra 2 and Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Ultra 2 lists $174.27, while Google Nest Cam Floodlight lists $199.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Ultra 2 is listed at $174.27, while Google Nest Cam Floodlight is listed at $199.99. Arlo Ultra 2 (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Ultra 2?: Choose Arlo Ultra 2 if your priority is price and 2k video and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Choose Google Nest Cam Floodlight if your priority is rating and storage and that matters more than price.